Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Certificate Program

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Post-Bacc Pre-Health Certificate Program

UNE Online’s Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Certificate is a 18-30 credit program and is designed for students who want to pursue an advanced degree in healthcare or medicine but have yet to complete the required health science courses required for admission into health or medical school. With UNE Online’s competitive tuition and flexible, fully online course format, pursuing your Post-Bacc Pre-Health certificate allows you to complete your coursework sooner and more affordably.

This Post-Bacc Pre-Health certificate program has customizable curriculum, addressing the needs of students interested in applying to: medical school, PA (physicians assistant) school, veterinary school, pharmacy school, dental school, NP (nurse practitioner) school, PT (physical therapy) school, OT (occupational therapy) school, RD (registered dietitian) school, or other graduate health professional programs.

UNE Online is here to support you in your health-related career goals. Students in the Post-Bacc Pre-Health certificate program will have the ability to work with an academic advisor to assist with laying out their course plan and structure to meet your individual needs and prepare you for the health or medical program of your choice. In addition, eligible students may be awarded a committee letter at the successful completion of the Post-Bacc program to assist with entry and acceptance into medical school.

Post Bacc Pre-Health Application Deadline

Current Application Deadline

Apply by April 29, 2024

Courses begin May 20, 2024

Tuition: $440/credit

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Post-Bacc Pre-Health Virtual Open House

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
from 12-1pm EST

Meet the Program Director and staff, ask questions, and interact with other prospective students in this free and easy-going online event.

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Why Choose the University of New England Online?

Fully Online

Fully Online

Courses are delivered fully online, allowing you flexibility to complete coursework around your schedule.

Affordable

Affordable

UNE Online offers some of the most affordable and competitive tuition rates, allowing you to complete your program for less.

Supportive

Supportive

Students will have an academic advisor to help with course selection based on their individual needs, and will benefit from engaged faculty and a student support team.

Added Benefits

Added Benefits

We prepare you not only with the science prerequisites you need, but we also offer committee letters to bolster your acceptance into medical school.

Post-Bacc Pre-Health Tracks

With a customizable curriculum to meet the needs of individual students, University of New England Online’s Post-Bacc Pre-Health program offers a variety of focus areas or program tracks to help students meet the prerequisite requirements for their chosen path. Some of the program tracks we offer include:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Pharmacy
  • Physician Assistant
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Osteopathic Medicine
  • Allopathic Medicine
  • Veterinary

The UNE Online Experience

"I took full advantage of the self-paced nature and flexibility of the classes.I have a wife and three young kids and I work full time, so flexible scheduling has been very important to me. I try to keep them at the forefront of the decisions I make, so I worked out a schedule for myself where I work on my courses in the early morning while they are asleep."

Tola Ilegbusi, working toward Medical School acceptance to become an MD

Admissions

At UNE Online, our goal is to admit students who demonstrate an ability to be successful in the Post-Bacc Pre-Health program and who will continue that success in their future health care endeavors. When processing applications we consider all aspects of the student’s candidacy. A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is recommended, but most candidates will possess stronger academic records. Your application to the Post-Bacc Pre-Health program will include an unofficial transcript, as well as a personal statement to be reviewed by the admissions committee.

Admission Requirements:

  • At least a 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA – 3.0 recommended
  • Unofficial undergraduate transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Completed Application (no fee required)

 

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Curriculum

The Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Certificate provides preparatory academics in a flexible online environment geared for individuals who aspire to enter various health programs including medical school, dental school, physicians assistant school, veterinarian schools, and various other health professions. The Post-Baccalaureate

Pre-Health Certificate program is a fully online program. Laboratory sessions are 100% online and offer sophisticated science experiments and lessons that don’t require a campus commute. We offer both digital and tactile labs depending on the course, that correspond to a rigorous digital curriculum and easy to follow platform.

The Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Certificate requires the successful completion of 18 – 30 credit hours. Medical college admissions requirements depend on the receiving institution. Our pre-health advisors will work with you to identify the courses needed for medical school admissions requirements. Example curriculum and additional health profession admissions requirements for UNE colleges are outlined below.

*School requirements may vary. We recommend students review school admissions requirements.

Sample track curriculums and admissions information provided in selections below:

This program is designed for students to take one or two courses per session, depending on your personal obligations. UNE Online can provide guidance.

Each column shows a different sample course progression plan for the medical, dental, and veterinary track. Individual plans may vary.

Students who are working part-time or more are encouraged to take one accelerated course at a time.

TermSample Course Plan 1Sample Course Plan 2Sample Course Plan 3Sample Course Plan 4
Session 1 – AAccelerated Biology 1Accelerated Biology 1Accelerated General Chemistry 1Accelerated General Chemistry 1
Session 1 – BAccelerated Biology 2

Accelerated Biology 2

Accelerated General Chemistry 2 &
Accelerated Biology 1
Accelerated General Chemistry 2 & Accelerated Math Choice
Session 1 – CAccelerated General Chemistry 1 (12-weeks)Accelerated General Chemistry 1 (12-weeks)
& 16-week Math Choice

Accelerated Organic Chemistry 1 (12-weeks)

Accelerated Biology 2 (6-week course)

Accelerated Organic Chemistry 1 (12-weeks)
Accelerated Biology 1 (6-week course)
Session 1 – DFinish General Chemistry 1

Finish General Chemistry 1
Finish Math

Finish Organic Chemistry 1
Accelerated Physics 1 (6-weeks)

Finish Organic Chemistry 1

Accelerated Biology 2 (6-weeks)

Session 1 – E

Accelerated General Chemistry 2

Accelerated General Chemistry 2

Accelerated Organic Chemistry 2 & Accelerated Physics 2

Accelerated Organic Chemistry 2 & Accelerated Physics 1
Session 1 – F

Accelerated Organic Chemistry 1

Accelerated Organic Chemistry 1

Accelerated BiochemistryAccelerated Biochemistry & Accelerated Physics 2
Session 2 – AAccelerated Organic Chemistry 2Accelerated Organic Chemistry 2
Session 2 – BAccelerated BiochemistryAccelerated Biochemistry
Session 2 – CAccelerated Physics 1 (6-weeks)Accelerated Physics 1 (6-weeks)
Session 2 – DAccelerated Physics 2 (6-weeks)

Accelerated Physics 2 (6-weeks)

 

This is the first of a series of two courses in Anatomy and Physiology. It is fast-paced and designed to provide the foundation for students that intend to pursue a career in healthcare or seek admission into a professional school.

This course is structured to teach the anatomy and physiology of the human body by organ systems and includes a laboratory component that reinforces concepts learned in the theory component of the course, while simultaneously providing opportunities to master skills that are commonly used in healthcare practice. Emphasis is placed on clinical applications, structure and function, integration of body systems, homeostasis, and critical thinking.

Topics covered in this course include an overview of anatomy concepts, levels of organization of the human body (molecules to organismal), histology, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, human development, and reproductive system. Delivery method: fully online.

Desirable background: Basic biology and chemistry.

This is the second of a series of two courses in Anatomy and Physiology. It is fast-paced and designed to continue to provide the foundation for students that intend to pursue a career in healthcare or seek admission into a professional school. This course is structured to teach the anatomy and physiology of the human body by organ systems and includes a laboratory component that reinforces concepts learned in the theory component of the course, while simultaneously providing opportunities to master skills that are commonly used in healthcare practice. Emphasis is placed on clinical applications, structure, and function, integration of body systems, homeostasis, and critical thinking. Topics covered in this course include the nervous system, cardiovascular system, Immune system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, fluid, electrolyte and acid balance, metabolism, and nutrition.

Delivery method: fully online. Desirable background: A&P I

Cultural Anthropology 1011 introduces you to the study of human cultural patterns and learned behavior. You will explore the discipline through weekly topics that include linguistics and religion, social and political organization, race and ethnicity, culture and personality, culture change and applied anthropology. The study of cultural anthropology helps to provide you with a more open and sensitive attitude towards persons of other cultures and ethnic backgrounds by exploring commonalities of belief and life intention and reflecting on the role of enculturation in shaping the lives of societies and individuals.

Biology I is a four credit course incorporating an at-home laboratory component. This course is designed for individuals with a baccalaureate degree who need Biology as a prerequisite to apply for admission to various health professions’ programs, such as, but not limited to, graduate programs in dietetics, nursing, physical therapy, physician assistant, nurse anesthesia, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, dental medicine and medicine. Biology I can be both a standalone course or a precursor to Biology II (BIO 1011) with an emphasis on providing a conceptual framework for understanding the basics of modern biology, the scientific method, the chemical basis of life, cell biology and reproduction, and genetics so that the student will be well equipped to apply this knowledge in his or her further studies.

Biology II is a four-credit course incorporating an at-home laboratory component. This course is designed for individuals with a baccalaureate degree who need Biology as a prerequisite to apply for admission to various health professions programs, such as, but not limited to, graduate programs in dietetics, nursing, physical therapy, physician assistant, nurse anesthesia, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, dental medicine and medicine. Biology II can be both a standalone course or a continuation of Biology I (BIOL 1010) with an emphasis on providing a conceptual framework for understanding the basics of modern biology, evolution, ecology, biodiversity, anatomy, and physiology so that the student will be well equipped to apply this knowledge in his or her further studies.

This course will introduce and explore basic concepts and theories of cell biology with an emphasis on its application in understanding human health. Topics include an introduction to cell theory, the chemical composition of cells, cellular functions and cell signaling, reproduction and genetics. Each of these topics will be explored through course readings, video lectures/demonstrations, discussions, and a variety of experiential activities, including a course project. Students will demonstrate their mastery of cell biology concepts through quizzes and a cumulative final exam. Students will also have the opportunity to apply the concepts learned in this course to evaluate a human disease.

This course will introduce and emphasize on the basic concepts of molecular biology and the application of these concepts in the medical field. The knowledge attained in the course will be used to understand human diseases. Topics include knowing about biomolecules like DNA, RNA and proteins, central dogma, DNA replication, DNA repair and regulation of gene expression. Each of these topics will be explored through course readings, video lectures, case studies, journal clubs, discussions forums and digital concept mapping. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of molecular biology concepts through quizzes and a cumulative final exam.

This immunology course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the human immune system. It first introduces students to the structure, functions and capabilities of immune cells, tissues, and organs. Globally, the course informs students of different modes of action and the ability of immune effector populations in combating various types of infections. This course will also emphasize current immunological techniques such as recombinant antibody, flow cytometry, and ELISPOT technology. Further, issues related to vaccine development and therapeutics will also be included in the course. Finally, students will develop disciplinary appreciation through reviews of case studies, research articles, and current perspectives in the field of immunology.

This online course is designed for Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Medical, and other students who are entering a medical profession. This course differs from most traditional biochemistry courses in several ways. The focus is human medical biochemistry. The course is limited to what is known about humans and disregards plant and most microbial systems. It emphasizes human metabolism. Students develop an appreciation of metabolism during the fed, fasting, and starved state. A substantial number of medical cases are included to demonstrate the relevance of biochemistry to health and disease. The goal of this course is to learn the core concepts of biochemistry that apply to human health and disease and to cite specific examples of their application. The student will be able to analyze and evaluate the most common biochemistry cited in medical literature. Furthermore, these basics will facilitate further learning in biochemistry and the health sciences.

Course pre-req: one semester of college biology and one year of college chemistry that includes one semester of organic chemistry.

Online General Chemistry I with Lab is designed to give the student an introduction to general chemistry and chemistry lab techniques. The concepts covered in this course include components of matter, atomic theory, stoichiometry, chemical reactions and bonding, thermochemistry, quantum theory, electron configuration, models of bonding, theories of covalent bonding, shapes of molecules, and gasses. Labs are performed concurrently with lecture topics, with an emphasis on reinforcing topics covered in the textbook and learning basic lab procedures. The hands-on labs will be performed in the home of the student using a designated lab kit. Course Pre Req: One semester of College Algebra.

Online General Chemistry II with Lab is designed to give the student an introduction to general chemistry and chemistry lab techniques. The subjects covered in this course include properties of liquids and solids, solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, organic nomenclature, and nuclear chemistry. Labs are performed concurrently with lecture topics, with an emphasis on reinforcing topics covered in the textbook and learning basic lab procedures. The hands-on labs will be performed in the home of the student using a designated lab kit. Course Pre-req: One semester of College Chemistry and College Algebra.

This is the first semester course of a two semester sequence of organic chemistry. This course is designed to give the student a general understanding of how science contributes to their future profession and will prepare students for entrance exams in the health professions.  In addition, this course will lay the groundwork for more advanced understanding of the chemical reactivity topics covered in Online Organic Chemistry II and/or Biochemistry courses required for health-care professions.

Students will be introduced to organic structures (functional groups, nomenclature, stereochemistry, and conformations) and then learn carbonyl reactions (nucleophilic additions to ketones/aldehydes and nucleophilic substitution to acid derivatives). Finally, the course ends with an introduction to spectroscopic analysis. The corresponding laboratory experiments will introduce laboratory techniques covered on most professional entrance exams and will reinforce key classroom concepts in the context of separation and purification techniques and an introduction to spectroscopy. 

The course is designed to take lecture and lab concurrently for four credits. 

Course Prerequisite: Two semesters of college level general chemistry.

This course is designed to give the student, interested in the health professions, the depth of a second semester of organic chemistry exploring reactivity and synthesis. The goals of this course are to provide students with the logic and foundation to organic chemistry topics that will be needed in his/her professional studies. Students will be introduced to a wide range of organic chemistry reactions. Students will learn to predict reaction outcomes and build an understanding of how molecules are synthesized. The course also incorporates a laboratory experience that places an emphasis on understanding the concept of the labs and the scientific method, since today’s healthcare professionals are expected to have a general understanding of how science and the scientific method contribute to their profession.

The course and labs will introduce the student to important laboratory techniques covered on most professional entrance exams. 

Course Prerequisite: One semester of college level organic chemistry with lab.

This public speaking course will examine the core principles and contexts of communication, specifically in oral presentations. You will learn to recognize the interrelationships among speaker, listener, context, organization, language, and delivery. The course will include information on proper techniques for rhetorical persuasion strategies, research, writing, and delivering oral presentations, as well as the preparation of audio visuals to enhance presentations. Students will also learn and demonstrate skills in rhetorical reasoning, argumentation, listening, and critical thinking.

This course provides a thorough introduction to microeconomic theory. This course begins with an analysis of opportunity costs and trade offs. These concepts are then used as the foundation for studying producer and consumer behavior.  Next, consumer and producer behavior theory are combined and used as the building blocks for an analysis of supply, demand, consumer surplus, producer surplus, and elasticity. The course concludes with an overview of the four market structures commonly studied in microeconomics and how they rely on the concepts and theories that have provided the foundation for the course. Recommended prerequisite: College Algebra.

English Composition I is a three-credit college writing course to prepare students for the fundamental knowledge and skills of college-level expository writing and critical thinking. Areas of focus include idea presentation and organization, audience, point of view, authorship, paragraph and essay coherence, and technology-mediated evaluation of grammar, mechanics, and originality. Students are introduced to strategies for rhetorical writing, writing-as-process and product, and thinking-as-writing. An introduction to argument structure and writing from sources culminates in an academic essay as a comprehensive course assignment.

This course serves as an introductory course for pre-health professions students and non-science majors, covering basic chemical principles of general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry.  This foundational course is a systematic survey of measurements, atomic structure, periodic table trends, chemical bonding and equations, nomenclature, structures of organic compounds, and biochemicals. Altogether, this course will develop the critical thinking skills and self-confidence within the introductory sciences that come with foundational understandings.

This course is designed for health science majors needing to review essential mathematical concepts and skills. Topics include basic arithmetic operations on real numbers, systems of measurements, use of formulas, conversions, dimensional analysis, percents, decimals, fractions, ratio and proportion, linear and exponential equations and graphing, geometry, and basic trigonometry.

This course was designed to provide students with the quantitative skills necessary to model and analyze real-world problems. With just a handful of different algebraic tools and modeling techniques, students will be able to interpret, visualize, and describe a vast array of mathematical relationships that arise in ecology, economics, medicine, and many other fields. This course will emphasize using algebraic principles to strengthen problem-solving skills and enhance communication of quantitative concepts. Topics include polynomial functions, rational functions, absolute value functions, piecewise functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, solving systems of equations and inequalities, and elementary mathematical modeling and applications.

Precalculus was intentionally designed to prepare students for subsequent college level Calculus courses. This course will review a variety of the prerequisite mathematical concepts necessary for Calculus. Topics include rational functions, trigonometric functions, polar coordinates, sequences and series, probability, and a brief introduction to continuity. Each of these topics will be applied to real-world situations that can be modeled mathematically. In this course, students will practice communicating the realistic applications of each of these topics.

It is recommended that students have completed College Algebra, Algebra 2, or Intermediate Algebra within the last five years before enrolling in this course.

This course focuses on single variable calculus through graphical, analytical, and numerical techniques. Differentiation and its applications are thoroughly discussed. Basic integration techniques are introduced. Mathematical manipulation and computational competence is equally weighted with the ability to analyze, evaluate, synthesize and form accurate decisions using relevant information in applied settings.

This course continues the study of calculus. More techniques of integration will be investigated in this course. The concepts of limits, differentiation, and integration will be applied to problems in differential equations, sequences, series, and Taylor series. Parametric equations, polar coordinates, and vectors will also be introduced. (Calculus 1 is a prerequisite for this course).

This course introduces the students to both descriptive and inferential statistics.  Emphasis is placed on the practical use of statistics in the collecting, organizing, analyzing and interpreting of data. Students will learn standard topics such as sampling, bias, organization of data, measures of central tendency and dispersion, correlation and regression, probability, normal and standard normal distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing.

This online course is a 3-credit hour course delivered at a distance and designed to provide the student interested in health care, health care delivery, or graduate study in some aspect of medicine or health care a broad and comprehensive understanding of the unique language of medical terminology.  

This is a science-oriented, introductory course that focuses on basic principles of human nutrition. Emphasis is placed on the nutrient requirements of healthy individuals, nutrient categories and their characteristics, physiological functions, metabolism, and food sources. The role of nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention will be discussed in relation to personal health choices and with applications for students contemplating careers in health professions.

This course introduces the major theories of normative ethics, emphasizing consequentialism, non-consequentialism, and virtue ethics. Further emphasis is given to applying these theories to perennial ethical dilemmas such as abortion, the death penalty, euthanasia, and war. Students will complete weekly discussions, a midterm examination, and a final project. Upon completing the course, students should be able to navigate the various ethical theories, apply them critically, and articulate a vision of ethics, happiness, and the good life.

This is a one-semester course, with a laboratory, designed for individuals with a baccalaureate degree who need first semester physics as a prerequisite to apply for admission to health professions’ programs. These may include graduate programs in medicine, veterinary medicine, dental medicine, nursing, physical therapy and physician assistant.

This algebra-based online course is a four credit-hour course that includes a hands-on physics laboratory. The overall goal of this online course is to provide the student, interested in the health professions, with a continuing introduction to physics that emphasizes additional concepts than those covered in PHYS 1010 that are the foundation of science and which the students may encounter in their professional studies. These topics include thermodynamics, waves and sound, electrostatics, circuits, magnetism, light and optics, and atomic and nuclear phenomena. Course pre-req: one semester of college algebra. PHYS 1010 or equivalent physics course is highly recommended.

This course will explore basic concepts and theories of human development with a focus on the nine major periods of life from prenatal development to death and dying. The nature of interactions between an individual’s biology and their environment will be examined by integrating information from a wide array of research studies. These studies consist of, but are not limited to, ground-breaking historic studies to recent studies of physical, neurological, and cognitive development.

 

View requirements for admissions to the College of Osteopathic Medicine at University of New England. Our Pre-Health advisors will work with you to create a curriculum that meets the needs of your chosen path.

See medical section to view sample pre-med curriculum. Specific courses needed for chosen career fields will be identified with your pre-health advisor.

View requirements for admissions to the College of Osteopathic Medicine at University of New England. Our Pre-Health advisors will work with you to create a curriculum that meets the needs of your chosen path.

See medical section to view sample pre-med curriculum. Specific courses needed for chosen career fields will be identified with your pre-health advisor.

View requirements for admissions to Dental School at University of New England. Our Pre-Health advisors will work with you to create a curriculum that meets the needs of your chosen path.

See medical section to view sample pre-med curriculum. Specific courses needed for chosen career fields will be identified with your pre-health advisor.

View requirements for admissions to Occupational Therapy at University of New England. Our Pre-Health advisors will work with you to create a curriculum that meets the needs of your chosen path.

See medical section to view sample pre-med curriculum. Specific courses needed for chosen career fields will be identified with your pre-health advisor.

View requirements for admissions to Pharmacy College at University of New England. Our Pre-Health advisors will work with you to create a curriculum that meets the needs of your chosen path.

See medical section to view sample pre-med curriculum. Specific courses needed for chosen career fields will be identified with your pre-health advisor.

View requirements for admissions to Physical Therapy program at University of New England. Our Pre-Health advisors will work with you to create a curriculum that meets the needs of your chosen path.

See medical section to view sample pre-med curriculum. Specific courses needed for chosen career fields will be identified with your pre-health advisor.

View requirements for admissions to Physicians Assistant program at University of New England. Our Pre-Health advisors will work with you to create a curriculum that meets the needs of your chosen path.

See medical section to view sample pre-med curriculum. Specific courses needed for chosen career fields will be identified with your pre-health advisor.

View requirements for admissions to your chosen veterinary school to identify courses needed. Our Pre-Health advisors will work with you to create a curriculum that meets the needs of your chosen path.

See medical section to view sample pre-med curriculum. Specific courses needed for chosen career fields will be identified with your pre-health advisor.

View requirements for admissions to your chosen nursing school to identify courses needed. Our Pre-Health advisors will work with you to create a curriculum that meets the needs of your chosen path.

Tuition

Tuition for the University of New England Online Post-Bacc Pre-Health program is among the most affordable available at just $440/credit.* This means you have the opportunity to complete your prerequisites for medical school for significantly less than at many other schools. Additionally, because all of our courses are delivered 100% online, you will not incur the cost of traveling or relocating to complete your Post-Bacc Pre-Health program.

Students applying for Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Programs are not eligible for federal financial aid benefits at this time including federal student loans, scholarships, or grants per the Department of Education. Current payment options include:

  • Debit Card, Credit Card, or Electronic Check
  • Private Loans
  • Military Benefits

Students utilizing private loans will need to first apply and be approved for their loan. UNE will then receive the loan notification and reach out to the student in which they will be manually registered. Once approved and the loan has been sent to UNE for certification, the student should then reach out to prehealth@une.edu to confirm this and receive a voucher code to use in place of typical payment methods at the time of registration. Students will still need to register for their course through the registration portal. You can review private loan options for our Health Professional programs using UNE Private Loan Comparison Tool. Please note, private loan approval can take an average of two (2) weeks. Please allow time for approval prior to registration deadlines.

(*Note: Tuition is subject to change. Listed tuition does not include the cost of fees, books, or additional credits that may be required, etc. Contact Student Financial Services to learn more.)

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UNE Online Post Bacc Pre Health (PBPH) Certificate Completion - FAQs

Who is the PBPH Program Intended For

The Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health program is for those with a degree who lack prerequisite science courses to apply to medical school, or professional healthcare programs. This program also accommodates a range of health related career goals. The flexibility allows you to develop an individualized course of study to prepare you for the health care or medical program of your choice.

Yes! Our students have used these courses to prepare for graduate-level veterinary, dental, physician assistant, chiropractic, physical therapy, and public health degrees, to name a few.

Program Tuition

UNE Online offers some of the most affordable tuition rates available. At $410/credit, you’ll be able to complete your Post-Bacc Pre-Health certificate for as little as $7,380*, well below the cost of many other programs. Additionally, because all of our courses are delivered 100% online, you will not incur the cost of traveling or relocating to complete your Post-Bacc Pre-Health program.(*Note: Tuition is subject to change. Listed tuition does not include the cost of fees, books, additional credits that may be required, etc.) See FAQ section “What payment options are available for the Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Program program?” for information on payment options.

Students applying for Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Programs are not eligible for federal financial aid benefits at this time including federal student loans, scholarships, or grants per the Department of Education. There are several other payment options to:

Debit Card, Credit Card, or Electronic Check

You can pay for courses in this program using debit card, credit card (Visa, Mastercard, or Discover), or electronic check. Private Loans Students utilizing private loans will need to first apply and be approved for their loan. UNE will then receive the loan notification and reach out to the student in which they will be manually registered. Students will not need to register through our registration portal if utilizing a private loan. You can review private loan options for our Health Professional programs using UNE Private Loan Comparison Tool.

Note: Private loan approval can take an average of two (2) weeks. Please allow time for approval prior to registration deadlines.

For more information on this process, please contact our Student Financial Services office at 207-602-2342.

Military Benefits UNE Online accepts several military benefits to be used towards our Science Prerequisites for Health Professions courses.

  • Tuition Assistance – Please submit your Tuition Assistance paperwork to Cathy Mahan via email at cmahan@une.edu.
  • Veterans Assistance & GI Bill® – Please submit your Veterans Assistance or GI Bill® paperwork to UNEVeteranAffairs@une.edu.

Military students using any of these benefits will receive an email from the Pre-health Student Support Team once all appropriate paperwork has been completed and supply the student with a voucher code to use in place of typical payment methods at the time of registration. Students will still need to register for their courses through the registration portal. Additional information about the types of accepted benefits can be found here: une.edu/veteran-education-benefits

For more information on utilizing one of the other options, please contact our Student Financial Services office at 207-602-2342.

Program Start Dates/Course Completion Timeline

You may begin the Post-Bacc Pre-Health program at any of the three start terms entry points: Fall, Spring, or Summer. Students begin the Program in the term that will align best with their schedules.

Most students will complete the Post-Bacc Pre-Health program in one 12-month period. Students with no previous coursework may take longer to complete. Our admissions & student support team will work with you to design an education plan that fits your needs.

The UNE Online PBPH courses are 100% online. Courses are asynchronous— meaning no set meeting times— however there will continue to be weekly submission deadlines. You are not required to be in your course at a certain time each day.

Application & Program Acceptance

The Post-Bacc Pre-Health admission committee will seek to admit those who will make the finest medical professionals and healthcare providers. Applications will be considered as there are no standardized test requirements, but a recommended undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Transcripts can be uploaded directly to your online application form. UNE accepts both official and unofficial transcripts of your undergraduate degree program

Academic Support/Tutoring

Post-Bacc Pre-Health students will work with an academic advisor to assist with laying out their course plan and structure. Advisors will assist with choosing proper courses, and balancing academics with other activities. Instructors will hold weekly office hours for students to discuss content related questions. Student Support will also be available for non-content related questions.

Course Completion Information

In order to receive your Post-Bacc Pre-Health Certificate, you will be required to submit a completion form during your last planned term in the program. The student support team can assist you with this.

UNE Online offers a personalized Committee Letter process to support each Post Bac Pre-Health (PBPH) student’s health school application. Whether you are applying for school for medicine, physician assistant, dental, veterinary, nursing, physical therapy, or pharmacy, your application will be strengthened with a committee letter. The letter authored by a pre-health committee or advisor will offer advocacy on your behalf by highlighting your accomplishments, examining challenges, and outlining your overall motivation for pursuing your chosen career.

Many health professional schools strongly encourage a committee letter in order to strengthen their candidacy. In order to receive your Committee Letter (or Continuing Education Pre-Health Advisor letter) at UNE, you need to successfully complete our Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Program and complete all of the steps in the Committee Letter process, while meeting all deadlines.

The Committee Letter process will:

  • Give you deadlines to prepare your application materials early (and to give you feedback on those materials well before application season opens)
  • Help you be prepared to succeed in your professional school interviews

Discuss the committee letter process with your advisor for a detailed list of the steps to complete and deadlines to meet.

PBPH Attendance Policy

Students who are taking online post-baccalaureate, undergraduate courses through the College of Graduate and Professional Studies will be administratively dropped for non-participation if a graded assignment/discussion post has not been submitted prior to Sunday evening at 11:59 pm of the first week of the term. A full refund will be given to students who are administratively dropped. Participation is determined within the online learning environment by posting a graded Module One assignment by Sunday evening at 11:59 pm of the first week of the course. Students who do not participate during this time forfeit their rights to be reinstated into the course. Both the faculty member and the Student Support Specialist will make a good-faith effort to contact students before dropping them by sending an email to their UNE email address (student@une.edu).

The institution will not monitor attendance after the first week of the session and will not be automatically administratively withdrawing students who stop participating, as after the add/drop period passes the act of withdrawing is a student-initiated practice. Students who use financial aid and fail all courses within a term will be reviewed for further participation.

Repeat Course Policy

Students can retake a Pre-Health course a maximum of two times for the purpose of replacing a grade. All attempts will be visible on the transcript but only the second or last attempt will receive credit or be calculated into the cumulative GPA. If a third attempt is needed, the student must formally request permission from the program administration. The full policy is published in the University Undergraduate Catalog under the heading Repeat Course Policy.

Active Credit Limit Policy

Students taking Pre-Health courses are only permitted to be enrolled in 12 active credits concurrently. Future session registration is allowed if the start dates and end dates do not overlap. Once a course grade has been submitted the course is no longer considered active. Active course enrollment is defined as a course that is in progress and does not have a final grade or a registration status of withdrawn or dropped.

Refund Policy

  • 100% Refund– Received only if dropped on or before your start date (No grade reflected on your transcript)
  • 40% Refund– Received only if withdrawn within the first week of your course (W will be reflected on your transcript)
  • No Refund– After the first week of your course

Withdrawal Policy (Spring and Fall Terms)

For withdrawals between Week 2 (which begins the second Thursday) through Tuesday, 11:59 PM ET at the end of Week 4:

  • Between weeks 2 through 4, students may request a withdrawal from their course by submitting a withdrawal form to the Registrar.
  • A withdrawal results in a grade of “W” on their transcript. A “W” is not calculated into the GPA, but it will appear on the transcript.
  • A withdrawal between weeks 2 through 4 will result in no refund.
  • After week 4, students are not permitted to withdraw from their course(s).
  • Withdrawal deadlines are found on the Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Program Academic Calendar.

For any questions, please reference emails received from your Student Support Team or contact Student Support: prehealth@une.edu

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